Good evening all,
As promised, this is what FaceBook would call my status. About an hour ago, the urology nurse specialist phoned me to tell me that both bone and CT scans are clear. To say I am relieved would be to do euphoria an injustice. These guys are in a class of their own, my CT was yesterday morning and they had the MDT meeting this morning, conference with the Onc. surgeons about prostatectomy (who ruled it out because of my age) and arranged an appointment with the oncologist. In a climate of understaffing, underfunding and general mayhem, I’d say they are magicians. Shout out for Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
I understand that I still have cancer but my horizons have expanded. Where I was preparing myself for not seeing the grandweans reaching the “Qually”, I’m now tentatively hoping to see them sitting Highers - or even going to university.
I’m terrified by the prospect of gaining weight, as discussed elsewhere, hot glushes - love that word - and other side effects. But I’m grateful to have the opportunity to experience them.
In solidarity
Richard the Shellback
